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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.05, 46.96 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.05, 46.96 and 20.24 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.05 : 46.96 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.05/46.96 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.05x = 46.96 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.05x = 950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950.19/34.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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